K07.2 K07.3
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Arm 1: Test group, Laser treatment
N participants = 30
Age = 12-20 years
Participants are selected by inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients who receive orthodontic treatment with an ext
Sponsors
Philipps-Universität Marburg, FB Medizin, MZ für ZMK, Abt. für Kieferorthopädie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 20 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age: 12-20 years - Patients with a dental treatment need for treatment as determined by the Federal Committee of Dentists and Health Insurance Funds (published in Federal Gazette No. 226 (p. 24 966) of 03 December 2003). - In a patient with limited space of> 3-4 mm. For therapeutic reasons, the patients are extracted from the first premolars, ie the first small permanent molars. - no presence of systemic diseases - In adults: there must be a written consent from the patient - For minors: Presence of a written consent of the patient and the legal guardian - no current intake of medication (see also exclusion criteria) - No need for antibiotic prophylaxis available.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Taking medication within the first 2 weeks from the beginning of the laser treatment, which influence and inhibit bone metabolism or pain perception. This includes: Growth hormones, somatomedins, vitamin D derivatives, calcitonin, estrogens, androgens, insulin, glucogon, bisphosphonates; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or drugs that promote bone metabolism such as corticosteroids, thyroid hormones, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, parathyroid hormone [Bekto et al. 2009]. - one-sided chewing behavior - parafunctional habits - skeletal crossbite - occlusal interference - paradontal problem due to the poorer bone quality, which affects the tooth movement - There is a tooth mobility that affects the measurements - Root curvature / shape, as the tooth movement is adversely affected - Patients with mental or physical handicaps - infections - tobacco use - pregnancy - Patients who are unwilling to attend all appointments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Distance heading towards gap closure after the last laser application (14 days after the Baseline treatment) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Return pain questionnaire at the end of the study (15 days after the Baseline treatment) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactChristin Janine Peters
Philipps-Universität Marburg, FB Medizin, MZ für ZMK, Abt. für Kieferorthopädie
Outcome results
None listed